Three Weddings of Graettinger Young People
Frick and Miss Pearl Anna Nissen united in marriage at St Paul Lutheran Graettinger on October 14 1943 at 2 pm Rev Fred Jacobsen officiated Attendants were LeRoy Westfall and Imogene Nissen The couple hosted a large wedding supper at the bride's parents home with a multi course meal and a Potter Bakery wedding cake Bride studied local Graettinger high school and has many friends in the community.
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George Frick
Oral Bonstead
Potter Bakery
Graettinger
Graettinger High School
Epent
Dhek County
Spirit Lake High School
Red Cross sale a success prompts thanks and calls
The Red Cross notes a Saturday auction sale as a decided success with receipts far above expectations. They thank Graettinger businessmen for cash donations and all donors and patrons, auctioneers Grodland and Reeves, Graettinger State Bank and H A Elsenbast, building owner Mrs A J Johnson, and committee members. They request idle sewing machines and workers, announce room openings, and mention meetings and a home service course in Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Soybean Harvest Faces Warm Busy Week
It is the third week of the soybean harvest with a very active machine working long hours daily. Ideal October weather makes the work enjoyable though winds increased Monday and Tuesday. Radio reports Tuesday morning forecast rain and a likely cool spell ahead.
Richeson Family Relocates to Waterloo from Graettinger
Mr and Mrs Charles Richeson and their family have moved to Waterloo where they will establish their new home. They formerly lived in Graettinger where he drove daily papers from Crippen to Graettinger. Months ago he sustained painful injuries in an auto accident while on the route.
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Waterloo
Charles Richeson
Graettinger
Richeson
Crippen
Peter Mulroney Dead in Milford Merchant
Peter Mulroney a well known Milford merchant died early this week after several weeks of serious illness. He was a longtime local businessman and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mulroney
Malford
Bradgate Meets Graettinger Friday Afternoon Gridiron
Bradgate high school football travels to Graettinger for a Friday afternoon game. Bradgate fields a strong team as Graettinger improves since the season start. Coach Jones’ squad played Havelock last Friday, losing 6 to 0 with Havelock scoring late. Rosbury, Graettinger’s standouts in recent games, is developing into a top ball carrier. Attendance is expected to exceed the previous home crowd.
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Bradgate
Graettinger High
Graettinger
Jones
Havelock
Rosbury
Emmetsburg
Emmet county pioneer O N Refsell dies at 89
O N Refsell a Wallingford born Emmet county pioneer died Monday night funeral Friday after noon at Wallingford Lutheran Church He was active in republican politics county treasurer four terms director of Wallingford Savings Bank and elevator also held township offices Survived by son Martin and daughter Mrs J G Ness multiple grandchildren The Times extends sympathy to relatives. ATTORNEY O N REFSELL DIES Estherville Daily News O N Refsell 65 Estherville resident since 1918 died Sunday morning in Coleman hospital after gallstone operation He was prom inent Emmet county lawyer and served as vice president and director of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Active in church affairs Born October 10 1888 at Wallingford son of James M and Annie Osher Refsell He studied at Red Wing Seminary 1906 University of Wisconsin BA 1911 University of Chicago MA 1914 and law degrees from University of Wisconsin and University of Iowa He taught at Jewell Lutheran College 1911 to 1917
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O. N. Refsell
Emmet County
Wallingford Lutheran Church
Mr. Refsell
Norway
Wallingford
Ontherville
Times
Estherville
University of Chicago
Mr. Respell
University of Wisconsin
University of Iowa
Jewell Lutheran College
Jewell
Wintering in Phoenix Residents Plan Warm Season
Mrs. Chris Jensen leaves for Phoenix Arizona to spend the winter months there. Mr. Jensen had gone earlier with their daughter Mrs. Gwendolyn Beaver who teaches in Phoenix. The couple spent last winter in Arizona and enjoyed the climate there.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Chris Jensen
Jensen
Gwendolyn Beaver
Beaver
Jenson
Fire alarm in Graettinger halts bean-field blaze
Graettinger residents reported a fire alarm sounding at 4:50 PM Saturday from the Philip Johnson farm. A field fire threatened a bean field but was brought under control without using Graettinger equipment.
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Graettinger
Philip Johnson
Graettinger Area Farm Sold in 140 Acre Deal
Francis McCarty of Graettinger purchased the L. L. Paulsen 140 acre farm a few miles south of Graettinger in a sale brokered by Julius J. Skow. This compact record notes the transfer of ownership and the principal parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis McCarty
Graettinger
L. L. Paulsen
Julius J. Skow
Memorial services Sunday for Cpl Art P Clemitson
Memorial services for Cpl Arthur F P Clemitson who died of wounds in Italy on August 7, 1948 were held at First Lutheran church Graettinger on Sunday October 10 1943 with Rev Julius Masted and Rev M C Thompson officiating. The service included expressions of condolence letters from former pastors and a color guard led American Legion and World War II veterans. Donations supported a neon cross for the church and funds for the mission USO and Red Cross. The Times extends sympathy to the Clemitson family.
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Cpl
Arthur FP. Clemitson
Italy
First Lutheran
Graettinger
Julius FP. Masted
M. C. Thompson
Emmetsburg
O. Sande
Minneapolis
M. Mandsager
Marietta
Minnesota
Sande
Art Clemitson
American Legion
Martin Funeral Home
Irwin Clemitson
Clemon L. Christianson
Cpl. Clamitson
Mission Fund
USO
Red Cross
Clemitson
First Lutheran Church
War Department
the Times
War Ration Book 4 Issuance At Town Schools
War Ration Book 4 will be issued at town schools in October 2021. Each family needs only one applicant, who must bring a War Ration Book for every family member with full front cover details including name address age and sex. If lines are blank the applicant should confirm these details are present before reaching the school to avoid delays. Some local changes in registration dates may occur due to teachers’ other duties. watch the local newspaper for updates.
Freak of nature potato on display at Graettinger State Bank
While digging potatoes last week Wm. Herke found a potato with one side resembling a human face. The hem and forehead are nearly perfect, the eye is closed, the nose is large, the mouth sunken with teeth showing, and the chin sunken in. It is on display at the Graettinger State Bank.
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Wm. Herke
Graettinger State Bank
Dedication Souvenir Programs Available at McWilliams Hardware
Labor Day dedication programs printed for Graettinger youth in service are offered at McWilliams Hardware Store. Parents and siblings may secure copies for personal keepsakes and distribution.
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McWilliams
Graettinger
Surgical Update on Mia Lyle Andersen in Emmetsburg
Mia Lyle Andersen underwent four major surgical operations at Emmetsburg Hospital Tuesday. She is recovering nicely, according to hospital and family statements.
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Mia
Lyle Andersen
Emmetsburg Hospital
Kenneth Harding Closing Out Sale Near Graettinger Iowa
Kenneth Harding hosts a closing out sale Tuesday October 19 at his farm six miles east and four miles north of Graettinger. The sale lists 205 head of livestock plus four horses and alfalfa hay. Also advertised is a Dakota City auction of grocery and meat fixtures and a Burg auction near Ruthven for 40 pure bred black Poland China hogs and four draft horses.
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Kenneth Harding
Graettinger
K. L. Burg
Ruthven
Poland
Age 92 Mourned in Dows for Martha Shiley
Martha Shiley of Dows Iowa aged 92 died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral was held Wednesday at 1:00 PM in Grad finger and attended by Dey and Mrs A Shiley and children. Survived by two sons S T Shiley of Grad finger and another son in Dows. Her husband died in 1926. The Times extends sympathy to the family.
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Martha Shiley
S. T. Shiley
Dows
Iowa
Dey
A. Shiley
Dr. Shiley
Gradfinger
Hampson Daughters Set for California Move
Miss Verna Hampson, an longtime telephone operator, and Miss Irene Hampson, a nurse, plan uprooting to California next Monday with the family hoping for new homes and success in the west.
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Irena
Verna Hampson
Tom Hampson
Califoria
John A. , Fish
Irene Hampson
Coleman Hospital
Hartley
the Times
Hampson
Death of Ruthven area postmaster Henry Joynt at Rochester
Postmaster Henry Joynt, about 60, died Sunday night in Rochester. He lived on the Mike Fleming farm near Ruthven with his wife and no children. Lamport Ray Gleason of Ruthven reported the death after visiting Rochester Sunday evening.
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Ray Gleason
Ruthven
Henry Joynt
Rochester
Ele
Mike Fleming
Drive For War Fund One Day Drive Next Monday
The National War Fund drive is in progress with Walnut township chaired by Hol Herke and Graettinger by Max Baumgartner. The one day event is set for Monday October 18 to raise a total 125 million for the national war chest excluding the Red Cross. Public solicitors will call for donations as Palo Alto and Emmet county residents join in backing the military effort.
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National War Fund
United States
Hol. Herke
Walnut Township
Max Baumgartner
Graettinger
National War Chest
Red Cross
NWI
Graetlinger
Nth Il le
Alin Ceil Tao
TISO
Warriers
United Seamen's Service
Walnut
the Times
Palo Alto
Emmet County
Minerva Paulsen and Lois Wilson to report for waves training
The Misses Minerva Paulsen and Lois Wilson are ordered to report for duty with the Waves at Hunter College New York City for initial training. Paulsen, former assistant in Dr CG A Shiley’s dental office, will be replaced by Alving Clemitson. The pair depart October 19 with reporting on the 21, wishing them honor and success.
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Minerva Paulsen
Lois Wilson
Hunter College
New York City
Miss Paulsen
CG. A. Shiley
Montclair Couple Buys Home Amid Local Real Estate Boom
Ruth Osher Schooley writes from 20 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, noting a real estate buying boom as tenants purchase a house they had rented. The Times fund check enclosed signals local enthusiasm for home ownership amid rising property activity.
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Mra
R. W. Schooley
Ruth Osher
Times
van Vleck Street
Montclair
New Jersey
Mrs Roy Gilbaugh Travels From Here to Seattle
Mrs Roy Gilbaugh left for Seattle and visited Des Moines en route, aiming to spend a few days with her daughter before continuing to Seattle.
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Roy Gilbaugh
Seattle
Washington
Des Moines
Lieutenant Earl Petersen Purple Heart Awarded
Lieut Earl Petersen son of Mr and Mrs P G Petersen was decorated with the purple heart for bravery in action at Munda air strip New Georgia Islands on July 15 1943. He exposed himself to fire while aiding a wounded soldier and protected others, sending the medal to his mother.
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St. Earl Petersen
P. G. Petersen
Munda
New Georgia Islands
Solomon Islands
Lt. Petersen
Petersen
Earl Petersen
New Georgia
Fire prevention week urges Iowa homeowners safety checks
Officials urge property owners and renters to treat every day as fire prevention day. Inspect chimneys and stovepipes for danger spots, protect lives, remove flammable materials from basements, and ensure no hazards near the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
County Over Quota for Third War Loan Bonds in Palo Alto
Palo Alto county citizens purchased 984186 dollars of third war loan bonds through October 8, exceeding the county quota of 684000 dollars. Some districts are not yet over quota and the drive continues this week. Final county totals and subdivision figures will take weeks to complete. This is a wonderful record for Palo Alto.
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Palo Alto
Woman Named New Telephone Operator at City Central
Mrs John A. Fish becomes the new telephone operator at the central office after several weeks on duty. Her husband serves with the air corps in Massachusetts.
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Mra
John A. Fish
Air Corps
Massachusetts
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Nissen
Raleigh
Mitchell Hacker
Simonson
Refsell
O.N. Refsell
Atty
Art P. Clemitson
Ration News
America
Santa Claus
Indiana
Santa Claus’ Post Office
Greece
Jugoslavia
Dakota City
Elmer Masters
California
USC
Seamen’s Benefit
Will
WIN
Lieut
Purple Heart
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